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Moving to Middle School Welcome, Mrs. Hafets, School Principal Moving to Middle School Mrs. Hafets, School Principal Ms. Willoughby, Assistant Principal Mrs. Propert, School Counselor Mrs. Petrlik, Special Education Team Leader Outdoor Education Presentation Mr. Donoughe, 6 th Grade Team Leader Middle School Life at the Manor Slide Show Created by Mrs. Randolph

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Our Goal To ensure that all middle school students have attained the knowledge and skills to be prepared for their future.

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What the research says… Middle school is a defining point for students in the college and career readiness process. Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

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College and Career Readiness Academic Skills Academic Behaviors High School Readiness

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What the research says… The level of academic achievement that students attain by eighth grade has a larger impact on their college and career readiness than anything that happens academically in high school. Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

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The Middle School Schedule Prepares students to be college and career ready Focuses entire system on literacy Provides additional instruction to students performing below grade-level expectations Provides more time for content instruction Provides consistency in programs and schedules across schools

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Science Challenges Forward History Some Sixth Graders Take Core Plus Orchestra Chorus Band Physical Education Art Performing Arts World Language (Parents will select these options and send them back to their childs fifth grade teacher by March 6, 2013.)

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Performing Arts Students may take: –Band –Orchestra –Chorus Every day all year long

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Related Arts Physical Education every other day all year long Health Fine Arts (Performing Arts, General Music, or Art) Family and Consumer Science (when possible) Technology Education (when possible)

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A Typical 6 th Grade Schedule for a Student Taking Performing Arts and World Language Mathematics English Language Arts Science Social Studies Performing Arts Physical Education and World Language Health and Two Reading Innovation and Inquiry Modules (or GT Research Seminar) and Another Related Art such as Technology Education, Art, or FACS or another I & I Module

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A Typical 6 th Grade Schedule for a Student Taking Performing Arts, but not World Language Mathematics English Language Arts Science Social Studies Performing Arts Physical Education/Health/ Another Related Art such as Technology Education, Art, or FACS Two Reading Innovation and Inquiry Modules (or GT Research Seminar) and A combination of two Related Arts or two other I & I Modules OR a full-year Reading Seminar or Intervention

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A Typical 6 th Grade Schedule for a Student Taking World Language, but not Performing Arts Mathematics English Language Arts Science Social Studies Health and Fine Art (General Music or Art) and Two Reading Innovation and Inquiry Modules (or GT Research Seminar) Or Two other Related Arts (if enrolled in a full year reading seminar or intervention) Physical Education/World Language A combination of two Related Arts and two other I & I Modules or Math Seminar/Reading Seminar or Intervention

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A Typical 6 th Grade Schedule for a Student Not Taking Performing Arts or World Language Mathematics English Language Arts Science Social Studies Reading Innovation and Inquiry Modules/Seminars/Interventions/GT Research Seminars Physical Education/Health/A Fine Art Related Arts such as Tech Ed, General Music, or FACS/or full- year Mathematics Seminar

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Supporting Academics GT Seminars Student Service Learning Instructional Intervention Team Math, ELA, and Reading Seminars Beyond the School Day Homework Club Intramurals Aspen Family Portal BMMS Website and Enews

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What the research says… The earlier a student develops important academically related behaviors, the more likely these behaviors are to become a habit. Source: The Forgotten Middle: Ensuring that All Students Are On Target For College and Career Readiness Before High School, ACT, 2008.

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Supporting Academic Behaviors Ensure that your child has the materials and place to study at home. Set a regular time for homework. Encourage your child to be responsible for chores and homework. Provide your child with a range of experiences to allow him/her to identify areas of strength. Talk to your child. Tips for Parents

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Middle School Life and Lessons Roots and Wings: The In-Between-Agers What to Expect: Developmental characteristics: physical, emotional, intellectual and social Differences between girls and boys How to support your Middle School student

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The Joys of 6th Graders Like fish, they move in schools with the more adventurous leading the way. They love their teachers and bring them cookies and candy. They enjoy school spirit and join in crazy hair day and twin day with zeal. They need outdoor recess so they can run and play. They like show and tell. They will talk to whomever will listen. They cry when they are happy or sad. They love their friends, but they can say unkind things. They go with somebody but go nowhere. Yes, 6th graders are special. They have many qualities we all would like to possess!

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Top 10 Tools for Building Success 8.Plan and Model: for students to practice and create 9.Concrete Foundation: a support system (i.e., parents, administration and Student Services) 10. PRIDE: our work in progress thats alalways under construction BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS! Top 10 Tools for Building Success 8.Plan and Model: for students to practice and create 9.Concrete Foundation: a support system (i.e., parents, administration and Student Services) 10. PRIDE: our work in progress thats alalways under construction BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS!

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DateActivity May 2, 2013 Fifth graders visit May 10 - 16 Course Placement Forms Sent Home August 22 Orientation and Open House TBA Back to School Night October 16 & 17 Outdoor Education Upcoming Activities